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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 12-12 CC MINBook 82/Page 310 12/12/00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 12, 2000 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: DiCerchio, Dalla, Eiser, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Ruiz, Trees. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag by City Manager Tom McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Beauchamp. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2000, was deferred. PRESENTATIONS PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK (702-10-1) 1. SUBJECT: Presentation on Paradise Creek Educational Park Conceptual Plan. (Parks & Recreation) Refer to Item No. 11. ACTION: Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Ave., presented the conceptual plans and reviewed the history of the project. Gary Rule, representing Summit Design Group, responded to questions. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to move forward with the project. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 311 12/12/00 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS PORT COMMISSION/COMMISSIONER APPT (101-18-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Beauchamp, who stated that Mayor Waters had recommended that Jess Van Deventer be reappointed to the Port Commission for a term ending January 2, 2005. TESTIMONY: Port Commissioner Jess Van Deventer briefly reviewed the accomplishments for National City during his terms serving as National City's representative on the Port District. Up to 1993, only 5 million was spent by the Port in National City for CIP projects. From 1993 to 2000, the Port has spent 40 million and expects to spend an additional 41 million between 2000 and 2005. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Jess Van Deventer for another term. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Van Deventer thanked the Council for their support. PUBLIC HEARING GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT 2. Public Hearing on Police Department request for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds. (Police Department) Refer to Item 10. Note: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 312 12/12/00 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item Nos. 3 and 4 (Resolution Nos. 2000-160, 2000-161), Item Nos. 5 and 6 (Claim for Damages), and Item No. 7 (Warrant Register No. 23). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, Item No. 4 and 6 be pulled, the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved, and the Claim for Damages be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2000-55) 3. Resolution No. 2000-160. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GEOSCENE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 00-5)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION / E. 16TH STREET AND "M" AVENUE (S-2000-2) 4. Resolution No. 2000-161. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF A VACANT 61420 SQUARE FOOT LOT INTO NINE SINGLE-FAMILY PARCELS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF E. 16TH STREET AND M AVENUE. APPLICANT: FRANK AND LINNEA ARRINGTON (CASE FILE NO. S-2000- 2)." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Inzunza. Absent: None. Councilman Inzunza stated the reason for his abstention is that his property is close to the proposed project. Book 82/Page 313 12/12/00 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CLAIMS (501-1-144) 5. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Sorina Andrade. (City Clerk) ACTION: Denied. See above. CLAIMS (501-1-144) 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Larry Williams. (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to deny the claim for damages. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to deny the claim and refer to the attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WARRANT REGISTER (202-1-15) 7. Warrant Register #23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,136,425.76. (Finance) ACTION: Approved. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS GRANT / CODE ENFORCEMENT INCENTIVE PROG (206-4-20) 8. Resolution No. 2000-162. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION, THE INCURRING OF AN OBLIGATION, THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A CODE ENFORCEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CEIP) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO IMPLEMENT A CODE ENFORCEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM." (Building & Safety) Book 82/Page 314 12/12/00 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) GRANT / CODE ENFORCEMENT INCENTIVE PROG (206-4-20) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. GRANT / COMM CODE ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROG (206-4-21) 9. Resolution No. 2000-163. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION, THE INCURRING OF AN OBLIGATION, THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A CODE ENFORCEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CEIP) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY CODE ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM." (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 10. Resolution No. 2000-164. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND TO SIGN GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT AND ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS." (Police) Refer to Item No. 2. Book 82/Page 315 12/12/00 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (cont.) GRANT / LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C99-21) PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK (702-10-1) 11. Resolution No. 2000-165. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND PERMIT PROCESSING FOR PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK." (Parks & Recreation) Refer to Item No. 1. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) 12. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF FACILITIES IN STREETS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY." (City Attorney) Book 82/Page 316 12/12/00 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (cont.) MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) TESTIMONY: Scott Avery, representative from SDG&E, indicated that they support the Ordinance and can work with staff. Stuart Wells, SDG&E introduced himself as the new Governmental Affairs representative in the South County, and spoke in favor. MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 (506-2-15) 13. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE CHAIRMAN MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION." (City Attorney) TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Ave., spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. ACTION: Introduced with the clarification that any raise would be tied to the future adjustments granted to the Municipal Employees Association. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST ADMIN (102-1-1) 14. SUBJECT: Valley Rainbow Interconnect (SDG&E representative to make presentation) TESTIMONY: Stuart Wells, SDG&E representative urged support for the interconnect. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to support the interconnect and send a letter of support. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Soto, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Vice Mayor Beauchamp abstained due to his ongoing contractual arraignments with SDG&E. Book 82/Page 317 12/12/00 NEW BUSINESS HARBOR CITY PLANNING / PROJECTS ADMIN (702-1-1) 15. SUBJECT: War Memorial Bowl in Kimball Park. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Ave., expressed his concerns about the proper naming of the newly renovated bowl in Kimball Park. ACTION: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 16. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication facility at 2435 Sweetwater Road. (Applicant: Tim Koslet, WFI for Sprint) (Case File No. CUP-2000- 24) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 17. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication facility at 330 National City Boulevard. (Applicant: Gerald Moorer, JM Consulting for GTE Wireless) (Case File No. CUP-2000-11) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. Book 82/Page 318 12/12/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2000 (403-15-1) 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol sales in a proposed restaurant at 2980 Plaza Bonita Road (formerly 3030 Plaza Bonita Road). (Applicant: Fancher Development Services/Nina Raey) (Case File No.: CUP- 2000-26) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Accepted and filed. VARIANCES 2000 (409-1-29) 19. SUBJECT: Approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow construction of a seven -foot tall fence and a variance to allow the fence to be located within the required setback areas at the Historic Railcar Plaza at the southwest corner of Harrison Avenue and Bay Marina Drive. (Applicant: San Diego Unified Port District) (Case File Nos. CDP-2000-5, Z-2000-8) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to approve and to waive the 10-day waiting period. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 20. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center for a Staff Forum by the County of San Diego and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Waters, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 82/Page 319 12/12/00 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 21. SUBJECT: Request to use the Community Center for a Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 22. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the South Bay Community Service for Safe Night Events. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Soto, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 23. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by the National City Adult School Computer Class for a graduation ceremony. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Soto, seconded by Waters, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. AUDIT / FINANCIAL REPORT FY 2000-2001 (208-1-15) 24. SUBJECT: Year End Audit Reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2000. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council receive and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Received and filed. Book 82/Page 320 12/12/00 CITY MANAGER. No Report. CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (509-1-3) 25. SUBJECT: Report on Tobacco Products Regulation. (City Attorney) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to pursue Option No. 2. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF Planning Director Post reported that he has received information that the census bureau has determined to count all military and shipboard personnel in the area to be residents of San Diego. It was agreed to pursue further and to send a letter to reverse the decision due to the financial impact on the City. MAYOR. No Report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison extended Christmas Greetings. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Holder, 1317 'D' Avenue, #915, read a letter regarding the Memorial Bowl in Kimball Park. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting, January 9, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:00 p.m. Book 82/Page 321 12/12/00 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001. AYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.